TROUBLESHOOTING
CHART:
See appropriate
section
in manual
unless directed
to Sears service
center
PROBLEM
Will not start
Hard to start
Engine
will not
turn over
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1
2
_3
4
5
6
7
8
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CAUSE
Out of fuel.
Engine not "CHOKED" properly..
Engine flooded°
Bad spark plug,
Dirty air filter,
Dirty fuel filter.
Water in fuel
Loose or damaged wiring,
Carburetor out of adjustment.
Engine valves out of adjustment,
Dirty air filter`
Bad spark plug.,
Weak or dead battery,
Dirty fuel filter,
Stale or dirty fuel,
Loose or damaged wiring.
Carburetor
out of adjustment°
Engine valves out of adjustment°
Clutch/brake
pedal not depressed
Attachment
clutch is engaged_
Weak or dead battery_
Blown fuse.
Corroded
battery terminals,
Loose or damaged wiring,
Faulty ignition switch,
Faulty solenoid or starter,
Faulty operator presence
switch(es),
1
2
3
4
5
6
T
B
9
10
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
CORRECTION
Fill fuel tank.
See "TO START ENGINE" in
Operation
section.
Wait several minutes before
attempting to start°
Replace spark plug.
Clean/replace
air filter,
Replace fuel filter,
Empty fuel tank and carburetor,
refill tank with fresh gasoline and
replace fuel filter,
Check all wiring°
See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in
Service and Adjustments
section,
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center_
Clean/replace
air filter,,
Replace spark plug,
Recharge or replace battery,,
Replace fuel filter,
Empty fuel tank and refill tank with
flesh, clean gasoline.
Check all wiring,
See "To Adjust Carburetor"
in
Service and Adjustments
section,
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center_
Depress clutch/brake
pedal,
Disengage
attachment
clutch_
Recharge or replace battery°
Replace fuse,
Clean battery terminals,
Check all widng,
Check/replace
ignition switch.
Check/replace
solenoid or starter.
Contact a Sears or other qualified
service center.
31